Applied animal endocrinology (Modular Texts) - Softcover

Book 10 of 19: Modular Texts Series

E.J. Squires

 
9781845936631: Applied animal endocrinology (Modular Texts)

Synopsis

This textbook explains the role of hormones in improving and monitoring the production, performance, reproduction, behaviour and health of animals. With its focus on livestock animals: cattle, pigs, sheep and horses as well as poultry and fish; the book uses an integrative approach to cover endocrine concepts across species. This updated edition is expanded to include new topics in each section, with updated references, revised study questions and an expanded subject index.

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About the Author

Professor E. James Squires is Chair of the Department of Animal Biosciences at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. His broad research interests are in metabolism and functional genomics to improve the health and productivity of livestock, and to develop animal models for human metabolism, health and nutrition. His work is a combination of basic and applied studies. He has published almost 150 papers in referred journals, and authored a textbook "Applied Animal Endocrinology", several book chapters and numerous abstracts and technical publications for industry audiences.

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ISBN 10:  1845937554 ISBN 13:  9781845937553
Publisher: CABI Publishing, 2010
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